Enoggera

This is a young community where the typical age is 32, which is six years younger than the national figure. While the population grew by 18% since 2011, the proportion of seniors has fallen and the number of people in de facto relationships has risen.

Most residents were born in Australia, though those born overseas make up 19.2% of the population. This figure rose by 3.1 percentage points since 2011, but remains well below the national average.

English is the main language for 82.2% of the community. Those using another language at home rose to 12.2% since 2011, though this is still far below the national figure.

A large number of residents report having no religion, reaching 46.1% in 2021. This is well above the national figure and represents a 20 percentage point increase since 2011.

The area is very well qualified, with 37.5% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher, far above the national average. Year 12 completion is also much higher than most areas at 75%.

Typical incomes are high, with a typical weekly family income of $2,623. Since 2011, the number of households earning $3,000 or more per week has risen by 15 percentage points.

Residents generally have fewer long-term health conditions than most areas. However, the rate of mental health conditions is 11.8%, which is well above the national figure.

A striking 14.5% of residents have served in the Defence Force, a figure far above the rest of the country. Volunteer rates are around the middle for similar areas, though they fell 5.5 percentage points since 2011.

The First Nations community here has a very high Year 12 completion rate of 69.8%, far above the national average. Typical personal incomes for First Nations people are also much higher than in most other areas.

Many residents live alone, accounting for 32.3% of households, which is well above the national figure. This helps explain why the typical home holds only 2.3 people.

Renters make up 50.6% of the market, far above the national average, and far fewer people own their homes outright. Detached houses are also much less common here than in most other areas.

Public transport use is among the highest for similar areas, with 45 stops serving the community. Working from home is also common, with 21.6% of people doing so, a huge increase since 2011.

The population is very mobile, with 55.4% of people moving house in the last five years. Recent arrivals from overseas also make up 17% of the community, which is higher than most areas.

Working or looking for work is very common here, at 73.3%, far above the national average. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is lower than most areas.

The area is highly advantaged in terms of job skills and overall status, ranking in the top 20% of all areas. Population growth has remained strong, rising 8.1% since 2021.

The local climate is much wetter than the Queensland average, with annual rainfall of 1,251mm. Maximum and minimum temperatures are also much higher than in most other areas.

Life here is designed for walking, with 99% of homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport and health services. It is considered a walker's paradise with a high score of 8.4.